In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defense.

require courts to appoint counsel for indigent birth/legal parents who oppose the termination of their parental rights in cases brought by private parties;

require courts to appoint counsel in cases in both district and juvenile courts;

give counties the authority to designate attorney(s) for this appointment;

require counties to compensate appointed attorneys; and

create the mechanism for counties to seek reimbursement from the Utah Indigent Defense Commission (IDC).

The IDC's Contested Adoption Representation Program reimburses counties for expenses incurred as a result of the provision of legal services in these contested adoption matters. You may access the proper forms below.